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Issue: October 2020 |
Posted on September 25, 2020
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16
Thank you for your continued support of Westminster during these challenging times. The annual stewardship campaign is beginning and will culminate on Sunday, October 25, by which time we are asking each of you to make your pledge to sustain and grow the work of our c…
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Issue: October 2020 |
Posted on September 25, 2020
We are delighted to report that despite COVID-19 and the need for continuing appropriate precautions, we have made significant headway in meeting our goals for Forward in Faith!
The campaign goal was $3.0 million and to date we have received pledges totaling $2.4 million. Every dollar received is divided 80%-10%-10% among Property, Outreach, and the Endowment. The campaign began in May of 2018…
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Issue: October 2020 |
Posted on September 25, 2020
A trusted friend told me
That Shakespeare wrote King Lear
while quarantined.
How I can relate to that!
I’ve been quarantined for months
during a pandemic,
reading the great books,
and attending to the writing,
I didn’t have time for
until now.
I’m forced to wait
until the quarantine is over
like a space shuttle
waiting to return to earth.
Staying home is hard.
I’d rather flee to the superma…
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Issue: November 2022 |
Posted on November 17, 2022
Living in western Pennsylvania, I imagine many of you have seen all sorts of attire that display three simple numbers: 412. It’s a catchy alias for “all things Pittsburgh,” and 412 merchandise is recognized around the world.
But what if we chose to look at those numbers and considered the Apostle Paul’s words to Timothy when he said, “Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an ex…
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